Obituaries
Julie May James
Jan 23, 2021
Julie May James, age 67, of Springfield passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, January 23, 2021. She was born in Battle Creek on November 9, 1953, the daughter of Dale W. and Audrey Arlene (Klingaman) James and graduated from Lakeview High School. She was employed with the Calhoun Action Agency. Julie loved working with children and served as a Foster...
Carlene Kay Ketchum
Jan 19, 2021
Carlene Kay (Elbert) Ketchum went to her eternal heavenly home on January 19, 2021 at the age of 84. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on February 15, 1936 to Carl and Edna (Lash) Elbert. Carlene graduated from Saginaw High School where she met James (Jim) Alger McCracken in 9th grade. She and Jim were married on September 21, 1954...
Margaret Louise (Ott) Maegli
Jan 19, 2021
Margaret L. (Ott) Maegli was born to Eternal Life January 19, 2021 at the age of 82 years. Margaret was born in 1938 in Jackson, MI to Louis J. and Mary L. (Klinkhammer) Ott. She moved to Battle Creek, MI at the age of seven, was a 1956 graduate of St. Philip Catholic Central, attended Nazareth College for two years...
Roger L. Wedig
Jan 16, 2021
Roger L. Wedig, Jr., 63, of Augusta, died Saturday, January 16, 2021. He passed on the same day as his father, two years ago. Roger was born September 1, 1957 in Cincinnati, OH to Roger and Donna (Sexton) Wedig, Sr. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and worked in the sheet metal union as a journeyman for...
Paul Henry "Pete" Dowd
Jan 16, 2021
Paul Henry "Pete" Dowd, died peacefully Saturday, January 16, 2021, at SKLD Medical Residence in Ionia, Michigan, he was 91 and a resident of Brookdale Senior Living until his death. Pete was born August 14, 1929 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Paul Cummings Dowd and Mary Una (Capithorne-Boom) Dowd. He attended St. Philip Catholic Schools, Battle Creek Central...
Eva Mae (Bartlett) Chapman
Jan 15, 2021
Eva Mae Chapman of Springfield, 101, sadly passed on Friday, January 15, 2021. She was born in Lawton, Michigan on January 14, 1920 to Leonard Lee and Virginia (Cloud) Bartlett. Eva grew up and graduated from Lawton High School, Lawton, Michigan. On October 6, 1945, Eva was united in marriage to Charles F. "Charlie" Chapman, a decorated veteran of the...
Betty Jane Nelson
Jan 14, 2021
Betty Jane NelsonMay 30, 1918 - January 14, 20212 Corinthians 5:8Betty entered into her place in the Body of Christ January 14, 2021 after more than 102 years on this planet. She was born May 30,1918 in Olivet, Michigan in the home of her grandfather Doctor A.H. Burleson, to Silas K Burleson and Ruby Jane (Badger) Burleson. She graduated from...
Cherrie L. Nichols
Jan 13, 2021
Cherrie Lynette (Tobias) (Carl) Nichols, age 68, of Battle Creek, Michigan died January 13, 2021 from complications of cancer. Cherrie was born September 6, 1952 and grew up locally and attended Gull Lake and Springfield High Schools. The majority of her career was as a caterer for Kellogg Company.Those who are familiar with Cherrie know that she is best known...
Janet H. Cobb
Jan 13, 2021
Janet H. Cobb, 79, of Battle Creek, Michigan, died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was born May 12, 1941 in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Jack and Noreen Smith. Janet married Thomas L. Cobb at St. Philip Catholic Church on January 27, 1962.Janet was kind hearted, humorous and a great listener who knew the true meaning...
Illa Mae (Harnish) Huff
Jan 11, 2021
Illa Mae Huff, 71, of East Leroy, MI, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 11, 2021. Illa was born May 31, 1949 in Kendallville, IN, to Walter and Cordelia Elizabeth (Goodpastor) Harnish. She was a 1967 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and attended Kellogg Community College. Though she held many different jobs over the years,...
Michael Jacob "Mike" Ambro
Jan 9, 2021
Michael Jacob Ambro, Jr. of Gull Lake (Richland), MI, age 81, died Saturday afternoon, January 9, 2021 at his residence with his loving family at his side. Mike, the son of Michael J. and Nora E. (Siwik) Ambro, Sr., was born in Kalamazoo, MI on October 23, 1939; was a lifetime area resident and a 1957 graduate of St. Augustine...
Marlene Frances (Leonard) Miller Burnham
Jan 7, 2021
Marlene "Mar" Frances (Leonard) Miller Burnham, 76, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, after complications from COVID-19.Marlene was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on June 28, 1944, to Bernard and Nellie (Lawson) Leonard. She was a graduate of North Hills High School in Pittsburgh and worked for Blue Cross in PA. On a blind date, through extended family, in Muskegon,...
Lori Diane Oleksyn
Jan 5, 2021
Lori Diane Oleksyn, age 57, of Lawton, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, January 5, 2021. She was born in Hastings, Michigan on February 9, 1963, the daughter of George W. Born Jr. and Lenna L. (Latta) Born. Lori had an amazing love for her daughter, her family, and all animals, but especially rescued cats & dogs. She is...
Patricia Ann "Patt" (Mapes) Brown
Jan 3, 2021
Patricia Ann "Patt" (Mapes) Brown, 93, of Battle Creek died January 3, 2021 at home in the arms of her loving husband of 73 years, Robert L. Brown.Patt was born November 22, 1927 in Battle Creek the daughter of Paul Leander and Cereda Irene (Sykes) Mapes. She was a lifelong member of the community, graduating in 1946 from Battle Creek...
Jacqueline I. "Jackie" Auer
Jan 2, 2021
Jacqueline I. "Jackie" Auer, age 80, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Jackie was born in Battle Creek on March 8, 1940 to Gerald "Ty" and Sylvia (Myers) Jones.Growing up, Jackie enjoyed spending time with siblings and cousins especially at the Myers' Farm in East Leroy. In 1958 she graduated from the original...
Barbara Jean (Adams) Geib
Dec 30, 2020
Barbara Jean (Adams) Geib, 76, of Mount Clemens, Michigan died peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Henry Ford Hospital in Clinton Township. Barb was born October 14, 1944 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Richard Orwin and Cathryn Ida (Harrison) Adams. She grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1962 graduate of Harper Creek High School. Barb...
Vernon Sheppard, Jr.
Dec 29, 2020
Vernon "Vern" Sheppard, Jr. of Kalamazoo, MI Vern, age 65, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday morning, December 29, 2020. Vern, the son of Vernon and Edna (Kenter) Sheppard, Sr., was born in Covington, KY on August 20, 1955. He graduated from Gibraltar Carlson (MI) High School in 1973 and Western Michigan University in 1978 with a Bachelor of Business...
David Johnson
Dec 29, 2020
David Johnson, age 78, of Richland Michigan died peacefully with family by his side, on Tuesday evening, December 29, 2020. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 4, 1942, David (Dave) Johnson was the son of Reuben C. Johnson and Anita Sheridan. In his high school years, he liked to play sports and drive cars, always having an interest in automobiles...
John E. Auer
Dec 27, 2020
John E. Auer, age 86, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 27, 2020. John was born in South Bend, Indiana on May 12, 1934. John was raised on the family farm by parents Jerry and Mary (Early) Auer. He graduated from Lakeville High School and the Indiana Institute of Technology. He retired from Eaton Manufacturing...
Frances Elaine (Shackelford) Brouse
Dec 24, 2020
Frances E. (Shackelford) Brouse, age 77, of Coldwater passed away Thursday evening, December 24, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on January 10, 1943, the daughter of Daniel E. and Betty A. (Bowers) Nail. Over the years. Frances worked as a bus driver for the Reading School District & owned Fran's Variety Store...
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